Best baking torch

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published 17 June 2022

The best baking torch is arguably not an essential everyday purchase, but if you want to take your home cooking to the next level, it can be exciting. A kitchen blow torch can help you crisp fish skin, give a flame-grilled effect to peppers, tomatoes, and aubergines, sear steaks, and create a restaurant-quality finish to all kinds of desserts. The good news is that mini baking torches are safe to use and affordable — we've found a small selection of the best.

Staff pick

Cadrim kitchen blow torch

Dual flame design

Cadrim's very popular kitchen blow torch wins points because it's simple and safe to operate. This can be used on a single or dual-flame basis, controlled by simply turning the dial on the torch's head. There are also four flame levels, controlled via a switch at the base, so you can be sure to get exactly the heat level you need. This measures in at just 13cm tall but can reach heat levels of up to 1,300°C.

Easy to use

Magicfun kitchen blow torch

With a safety lock

This mini baking torch is highly rated for its flame consistency and reliability. It's especially safe thanks to its safety lock switch on the torch's head that needs to be manually pushed to one side before it will ignite. It also has a secure piezo ignition that lights the torch with a firm press of a button. This can produce a temperature of up to 1,300°C from a single flame.

Magnetic stand

KitchenCraft deluxe kitchen cooking blow torch

High-end option

With a sleek profile, black satin body, and chrome finishes, this is one of the more attractive baking torches out there. This boasts a trigger-operated piezo ignition, a slidable flame adjustment knob, and a safety switch. This baking torch comes with a magnetic stand that is ideal for when you need to cool it down and for storage. The base of this torch has a non-slip grip area for safe handling.

Large capacity

Spicy Dew blow torch

With hand protection guard

This Spicy Dew offering also boasts a child safety lock. Alongside its other safety features, such as the hand protection guard, means this a strong choice for anyone nervous about using such a device. This torch's flame is controlled via a simple min-to-max dial, and the trigger control is intuitive to use. This has a larger capacity than most mini torches, giving you up to 60 minutes' worth of use from each refill.

Heavy duty

MasterClass deluxe gas kitchen blow torch

Industrial-style option

This has an extra-durable, chrome effect, non-slip metal body, giving it a catering-quality look and feel. This durability also makes it a good choice for home cooks who will use it often. This torch's anti-flare flame means you can use it at any angle. As far as safety goes, MasterClass' baking torch boasts an instant piezo igniter, a safety lock, and a stand.

Flaming hot

All these baking torches will help you caramelise, sear, scorch, and melt. Our overall staff pick, the Cadrim kitchen blow torch is a great all-rounder that boasts single or dual-flame operation but has an affordable price tag.

The Magicfun kitchen blow torch gets top marks for sleek looks and compact dimensions, whilst producing flame heat of up to 1,300°C.

Anyone looking for a baking torch with a larger capacity should consider the Spicy Dew blow torch. Depending on the flame's intensity, this can operate for up to an hour from one gas refill.

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With over 10 years of experience writing for popular websites Amy-Mae is a freelance features writer with a focus on writing reviews, how-tos, and buyers guides. She lives near the sea in Devon with her family, two naughty cats, and two much-loved dogs. Her beloved daughter ensures she has very little spare time but if she manages to wrangle any you'll find her on the sofa watching box sets and drinking gin.